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Which dam is the tallest dam in the US?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 9/2/2023

Oroville Dam is currently (as of September 28th, 2010) the tallest dam, standing at 770 feet (230 meters) tall. It is currently the 23rd tallest dam in the world, and stands along the Feather River. Its name is derived from the proximity to Oroville, California, and is a major source of power for the area.

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